Slideshow: NY Mets 8, Colorado Rockies 3

David Zalubowski/Associated PressThe Mets' Josh Thole connects for a ground-rule double in the ninth inning. Thole collected two hits in his first game behind the plate for the Mets.

It was a big day for Mets starting pitcher Pat Misch and starting catcher Josh Thole Thursday -- Misch earned his first major-league victory in the 8-3 win over the Rockies while Thole made his major-league debut behind the plate.

Misch was previously 0-8 in 12 major-league starts. View more photos after the jump: